coscienza

Definitions of coscienza
  1. noun
    an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
    synonyms: conoscenza, consapevolezza, scienza
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    antonyms:
    incoscienza
    a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
    types:
    io
    your consciousness of your own identity
    sveglia
    the state of remaining awake
  2. noun
    conformity to one's own sense of right conduct
    synonyms: onestà, probità, purezza
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    types:
    coscienziosità
    the quality of being in accord with the dictates of conscience
    type of:
    moralità
    concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
  3. noun
    a diligent effort
    synonyms: applicazione, attenzione, diligenza, impegno, premura, serietà, studio
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    type of:
    sforzo, sudata
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  4. noun
    motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
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    types:
    Super-Ego, super-io
    (psychoanalysis) that part of the unconscious mind that acts as a conscience
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